Luo Wei (; born in 1989) is a Chinese visual artist working in performance,

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painting Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and ...

, theatre, audio and installation art. She often combines media to produce her art and bases it on science and

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. Luo's methods in her creative practice also include working collaboratively and a focus on academic research. She is often the subject of her own art.

Biography

Luo Wei was born in

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, in 1989. She graduated from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art High School in 2008, and received a BFA degree in oil-painting from the

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in 2012. Luo now lives and works in

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Artworks

Luo's art is based on observing and intervening in the world and juxtaposes subjectivity and objectivity. In oil painting to installation art, she takes inspiration from traditional Chinese ink painting.

CP - Crystal Planet

Crystal Planet is the field created by microscopic (2014-). In its online form, she shares it with people from all over the world. The project developed with a team and involved the interaction with viewers by inviting the audience to participate or encouraging the

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to structure parts of the planet in order to form a pluralistic world for people to visit, browse and renovate. The first Crystal Planet Carnival was opened at Amy Lee Gallery.

Select solo exhibitions

* 2015 ''Crystal Planet'', Amy Li Gallery,

, China * 2014 W''hat we talk about when we talk about ARTIST'', Amy Li Gallery, Beijing, China * 2012 ''Spectator'',

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References

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